With the Bulls racing team led by Karl Platt and Co., the ZEG premium brand has honed its racing image over the years. Fast, race-proven hardtails with a strong price/performance ratio are Bulls' flagship. The fact that there are also propulsion-orientated fullys and even some with generous suspension travel is something that few people have noticed. With 152 millimetres of rear travel and a 160 mm fork, the Wild Mojo lies between the All Mountain Plus and Enduro categories. A telescopic seatpost as standard, solid 650B wheels with wide rims and a chain guide with integrated bashguard show where the journey is heading. The first time you sit on the bike, however, it becomes clear that the concept is not yet fully rounded. The 90 mm stem, which is too long for this class, and a combination of a high bottom bracket and steep steering angle make the Bulls a little stilted and lacks confidence. Uphill, the drive-neutral rear suspension with long chainstays is sensitive and propulsion-orientated. Downhill, the rear wheel sticks to the ground very well on small, fast hits. In rough terrain, however, the rear suspension often hits hard due to the lack of progression, even with a firm set-up and minimal sag. Unfortunately, the combination remote lever does not allow you to adjust the shock compression independently of the fork. The Pace Star compound tyres roll great, but offer little grip, especially in wet conditions.
Conclusion The newly developed Wild Mojo offers high-quality equipment. Due to the handling and the rear suspension function, it is not yet fully convincing on the trail.
PLUS Durable, functional components, wide rims, chain guide
MINUS Too long stem, nervous due to steep head angle and high bottom bracket, too little bottom bracket protection on the rear triangle
The alternativeThe Wild Mojo 2 costs 500 euros less, has Rock Shox instead of Fox suspension and also shifts with Shimano XT. The 650B wheels are available on all Wild Mojos.
